A fan is tackled by police and escorted of the field. / Deadspin

by Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY Sports

by Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY Sports

CINCINNATI -- Cincinnati Reds starter Homer Bailey, in his interview session Monday, says he would have no problem getting distracted by the frenzied home crowd while taking the mound in the biggest game of his life.

"I will probably be somewhat oblivious to it,'' he said, "â?¦.unless there's a streaker running across.''

Well, 10 seconds before he threw his first pitch, guess what happened?

Yep, a middle-aged man, albeit wearing clothes, ran across the outfield carrying a Mitt Romney sign while trying to rouse the fans.

It didn't quite work. The fans booed loudly when he ran around for two minutes before being tackled, and subdued, by four officers.